1abject
In the American dream, those who work hard can escape lives of __________ poverty.
2agnostic
Although he was a confirmed __________, he supports the rights of others to practice their religion.
Her __________ tendencies made it difficult for her to subscribe to any set of religious beliefs.
3complicity
If you knw a crime is going to be committed but do nothing to prevent it, you may be accused of __________.
4derelict
The family complained about the unsightly collection of __________ cars in its neighbor's driveway.
5diatribe
The senator's speech was more of a __________ than a reasoned address.
6effigy
The night before the battle, the troops burned the despised enemy leader in __________.
7equity
Prompted by considerations of __________ the father decided to divide his estate equally among his children.
8inane
The politician made an __________ reply to the interviewer's probing question.
9indictment
The grand jury delivered the __________.
10indubitable
You cannot argue with __________ truths.
11intermittent
She had __________ back pains for a week.
12moot
The class agreed that the question of whether Jefferson should have retaliated sooner against the Barbary pirates was a __________ point.
The committee members decided to __________ the issue to the full Congress at the earliest opportunity.
The law student prepared for the __________.
13motif
The collector admired the unusual Asian __________ woven into the tapestry.
14neophyte
In comparison to an experienced wildness hiker, he is a mere __________ in the woods.
15perspicacity
The bird watcher scans the surrounding trees and fields with the same __________ as a hawk looking for prey.
16plenary
Because of its importance, the case was presented at a __________ session of the Superior Court.
17surveillance
The police kept the suspect under strict __________ after she was released.
18sylvan
Once upon a time, Hansel and Gretel waked down a __________ path, leaving only bread crumbs.
19testy
The lawyer's __________ remarks during cross- examination probably affected her credibility with the jury.
20travesty
Instead of modernizing Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, they made a __________ of it.
The new song __________ the original version.